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The correct spelling is ginger.
How to pronounce ginger
/ˈdʒɪndʒə/
nounIPA: /ˈdʒɪndʒə/
Say it like: Jin-jer
The correct spelling is ginger. The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative.
- 2.The plant that produces this rhizome.
- 3.Other species belonging to the same family, Zingiberaceae, especially those of the genus Zingiber
- 4.A reddish-brown color.
- 5.A person with reddish-brown hair; a redhead.
verb
- 1.To add ginger to.
- 2.To enliven, to spice (up).
- 3.To apply ginger to the anus of a horse to encourage it to carry its tail high and move in a lively fashion.
- 4.To inspire (someone); to give a little boost to.
- 5.To move gingerly, very careful and cautious.
adjective
- 1.(of hair) Of a reddish-brown colour.
- 2.Sensitive, delicate.
- 3.Homosexual.
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